We Buy Land in Inverness, FL

Updated November 6, 2026 by SWFL Land

Looking for a land buyer in Inverness, FL? SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC) is a direct cash buyer of vacant lots and acreage in Inverness and across Citrus County. Owners usually get a written offer within 24 hours and close through a licensed Florida title company. Wholesalers and agents can submit Inverness land deals and usually hear back within 24 hours.

Inverness is the county seat of Citrus County, a small city of 7,543 people (2020 Census) on the western shore of the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes. Much of the vacant land around it sits in the Inverness Highlands, a lot subdivision promoted by a New York developer starting in 1955 and sold in narrow 20-foot lots that buyers had to combine to build. That history, plus the split between city and county rules, shapes almost every Inverness land sale.

Below we cover the land we buy, the Highlands platting, city water and the South Highlands sewer project, lake and flood issues, and where to look up your parcel. SWFL Land gives a written cash offer usually within 24 hours, closes in 7 to 21 days through a licensed Florida title company, charges no commissions or fees and pays standard closing costs. You can sell as-is from anywhere. Call (239) 686-0823 or request a cash offer online.

Inverness Land We Buy

• Inverness Highlands South lots: the unincorporated area along the city’s southern edge, bordered on the west by the Withlacoochee State Forest.
• Inverness Highlands North lots: the unincorporated area at the city’s northwest corner, with SR 44 on its southern edge.
• South Highlands parcels: lots in the dense neighborhood where the city is replacing septic tanks with sewer.
• In-city infill lots: parcels inside Inverness city limits near downtown, Main Street and the Old Citrus County Courthouse.
• Lakefront and lake-view land: parcels near the Inverness pool of Tsala Apopka Lake and Henderson Lake.
• Single 20-foot platted lots: narrow Highlands lots that can only be built on when combined with neighbors.
• US 41 and SR 44 frontage: commercial and mixed parcels on the two highways that form Main Street.
• Trail-area parcels: land near the Withlacoochee State Trail, which runs between the chained lakes.

How Selling Inverness Land Works

1. Send the address or parcel ID. If you own several Highlands lots, list them all so we can price them as one site.
2. Get a written offer, usually within 24 hours. We check whether the parcel is inside city limits, utility access, lot width and flood zone.
3. A licensed Florida title company opens title. It handles back taxes, liens, tax certificates and payoffs from the sale proceeds.
4. Close in 7 to 21 days. Sign remotely or in person and get paid by wire or check.

About Land in Inverness

Location and size

Inverness sits in eastern Citrus County where US 41 and SR 44 meet. US 41 runs 17 miles north to Dunnellon and 21 miles south to Brooksville, and SR 44 runs 17 miles west to Crystal River and 15 miles east to I-75 near Wildwood. Inside the city, the two highways share Main Street from Talmage Avenue to Highland Boulevard.

The city itself is small, but the surrounding Highlands areas add thousands of residents. The Census counts Inverness Highlands South as its own place, with 6,698 residents on about 5.6 square miles, and Inverness Highlands North with 2,707 residents on about 2 square miles. Both are unincorporated, so a parcel with an Inverness mailing address may be in the city or in the county.

History and the Inverness Highlands platting

Settlement began in 1868, when Alf Tompkins started a mail service and the county’s first sawmill. The town was laid out as Tompkinsville, sold to a Jacksonville firm and renamed Inverness, and incorporated on March 6, 1919.

The Highlands came later. According to the Old Citrus County Courthouse Heritage Museum, New York promoter Cadman H. Frederick formed the Citrus County Land Bureau in 1954 and began national advertising in January 1955, with the Inverness Junior Chamber of Commerce as co-sponsor. The company bought about 1,100 acres and later added 160 and 206 more acres, enough for about 5,000 lots. Lots were platted at just 20 by 120 feet, and buyers had to purchase 4 to 8 lots to form a building site of at least 80 by 120 feet. Homes had to be at least 600 square feet. Sales came with small down payments and free title insurance.

That design still matters. Many owners today hold one, two or three 20-foot lots, which are too narrow to build on alone. Their value depends on whether neighbors’ lots can be combined with them, which is a common reason owners sell to a buyer who is assembling sites.

City water, sewer and septic

The City of Inverness runs its own water and sewer utility. The city says some properties inside city limits are not connected to its system, and some properties outside the city receive city water. Its Water Reclamation Facility, upgraded in 2010, treats about one million gallons of wastewater a day. The city’s Community Development Services department answers questions about where water and sewer lines run for a given parcel.

The biggest change is in South Highlands, one of the city’s highest-density areas. The city approved a state-funded project of more than $11 million to bring sewer to 244 parcels there, with Phases 1 and 2 taking 208 septic tanks offline. Those homes already have city water. A $10 million state springs grant covers design, and the council has considered using utility funds to cover the remaining $2,720 sewer capacity fee so no direct assessment would be needed. Design is due by late 2026 and Phases 1 and 2 must be built by the end of 2029, after which the streets are to be repaved. The city also won a grant for about $2.9 million of sewer work along US 41 North near the planned highway expansion.

Outside the city’s lines, lots rely on wells and septic. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County requires enhanced nitrogen-reducing systems for septic repairs and modifications inside the Crystal River/Kings Bay and Chassahowitzka springs Priority Focus Areas for applications on or after December 15, 2025. Check the FDEP springs maps to see whether your parcel is affected.

Zoning and permits

Who regulates your land depends on the city line. Parcels inside Inverness city limits follow city zoning and city permitting through Community Development Services. Parcels in Inverness Highlands South, Inverness Highlands North and other unincorporated areas follow Citrus County zoning and county building permits. Septic permits come from DOH-Citrus either way. Check the Property Appraiser record for the taxing district before pricing a lot.

Tsala Apopka, flood zones and the state forest

Inverness sits on the Tsala Apopka chain, which the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission describes as 19,111 acres of shallow, heavily vegetated marsh mixed with open-water pools. Water control structures divide the chain into three pools named for nearby towns: Hernando, Inverness and Floral City. Lots near the marsh edge can sit in a FEMA flood zone or contain wetlands, which limits building even where the lot looks dry for most of the year.

On the other side, Inverness Highlands South borders the Withlacoochee State Forest. Lots next to state forest land have no neighbors on that side, which some buyers like.

Roads

Streets in the unincorporated Highlands are county roads, and Citrus County has a large repaving backlog. The Citrus County Chronicle reported about 1,844 paved county miles with an average condition index of 55.37, rated poor, and a backlog of more than $700 million. Inside the city, the South Highlands sewer project is expected to bring street repaving when construction is done.

What Affects the Value of Inverness Land

• Lot width: a single 20-foot Highlands lot is worth far less than a combined 80-foot building site.
• City or county: city limits bring city zoning and may bring city water and sewer.
• Water and sewer at the street: South Highlands lots are gaining sewer; others need septic.
• Springs septic rules: parcels in a focus area need costlier nitrogen-reducing systems.
• Lake edge and wetlands: lots near the Tsala Apopka marsh can have flood zone or wetland limits.
• Road condition: paved, maintained frontage helps; failing county roads hurt.
• Distance to downtown and US 41 or SR 44: shorter drives to shopping and the courthouse help value.

Common Inverness Selling Situations

• Grandparents bought a few Highlands lots in the 1950s or 1960s: see selling inherited land in Florida or, if the estate is open, selling probate land.
• Taxes unpaid for years: see selling land with back taxes before a tax deed sale.
• City or county code liens: paid from proceeds at closing. See selling land with code liens.
• Lot with no paved access: see selling landlocked land.
• Not sure what a narrow lot is worth: start with what’s my lot worth, then the land sale proceeds calculator or cash buyer vs. listing vs. tax deed.
• Title problems: We buy land with deed restrictions, restrictive covenants, clouded title, missing heirs, unreleased mortgages, old liens or boundary questions. A licensed Florida title company reviews the title, and we make our offer on the land as it stands.

Looking Up Your Citrus County Parcel

• Citrus County Property Appraiser: owner, parcel number, lot dimensions, taxing district (city or county), sales and maps.
• Citrus County Tax Collector: current and delinquent taxes and tax certificates.
• Citrus County Clerk official records: deeds, plats, liens, mortgages and probate filings.
• City of Inverness Water & Sewer: city utility service and contacts for line locations.
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center: the official flood zone, important near the Tsala Apopka marsh.

For the wider county, see we buy land in Citrus County, and review our Florida land due diligence checklist.

Inverness Land Selling FAQs

Is Inverness Highlands inside the City of Inverness?

Not all of it. Inverness Highlands South and Inverness Highlands North are unincorporated census-designated places that border the city, so Citrus County handles their zoning and permits. Check your parcel’s taxing district to be sure.

Why are Inverness Highlands lots only 20 feet wide?

The developer platted 20 by 120 foot lots and required buyers to purchase 4 to 8 of them to form a building site of at least 80 by 120 feet.

Can I build on one 20-foot lot?

Usually not on its own. A single narrow lot normally has to be combined with adjoining lots to meet building site requirements. Ask Citrus County or the city about your parcel.

Does the South Highlands sewer project cost owners an assessment?

The city has considered using utility funds to cover the $2,720 sewer capacity fee so no direct assessment is needed. Owners would still pay a plumber to connect and close out the old septic tank.

Does City of Inverness water serve land outside the city?

Some. The city says some properties outside city limits receive city water, while some inside the city are not connected.

Are lots near Tsala Apopka Lake buildable?

Some are. Lots at the marsh edge may be in a flood zone or contain wetlands, so check FEMA maps and the survey before you assume a lakeside lot can be built on.

Land Buyers in Inverness: Quick Answers

Who buys land for cash in Inverness, FL?

SWFL Land (Libera Capital Group LLC) buys vacant lots and acreage in Inverness, the Inverness Highlands and across Citrus County for cash. Call 239-686-0823 or email info@swflland.com for a written offer, usually within 24 hours.

Does SWFL Land buy Inverness lots with back taxes or liens?

Yes. We buy lots with back taxes, tax certificates, code liens and old mortgages, and the title company pays them from proceeds.

How fast can I sell my Inverness land?

Most sales close in 7 to 21 days through a licensed Florida title company.

Ready to Sell Your Inverness Land?

Send your Inverness or Inverness Highlands parcel numbers. Call (239) 686-0823 or request a cash offer online and you will usually have a written offer within 24 hours.

Sources

• Old Citrus County Courthouse Heritage Museum: Inverness Highlands
• Inverness, Florida (history, 2020 Census, roads)
• Inverness Highlands South CDP
• Inverness Highlands North CDP
• City of Inverness Water & Sewer
• Citrus County Chronicle: Inverness approves state-funded sewer project
• Citrus County Chronicle: South Highlands sewer deal
• Citrus County Chronicle: septic-to-sewer projects countywide
• Florida Department of Health in Citrus County: septic permitting
• FWC: Tsala Apopka Chain
• Citrus County Chronicle: road condition data
• Citrus County Property Appraiser
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center